+ozymandiasism Posted February 7, 2007 Posted February 7, 2007 At this point, I’m sure most of you have heard about my adventure on creating the triple dragon geocoins. Problems after problems, and months after months of work spent and wasted. Finally, I got in touch with another coin manufacturer and started from scratch. So far, the results have been fruitful. I am happy to say that the Triple Dragon Geocoins sampling is now in process and I should be able to see some nice coins in a couple of weeks! Finally! Very exciting stuff! I have always revised the artwork for both front and back of the coin. Here are the images: Click here for a bigger image Sales should start in 3-4 weeks, but if you have not Reserve Your Triple Dragon Geocoin, do so and don't miss out! (I know there are only two-tones and antique finishing available on the reservations site as I have not made a final decision on plating) Coin stats: Diameter: 1.75" Thickness: 3mm Weight: ~1.7oz Metal: (I have not made a final decision on finishing, but 5 plating would likely be available) Two-tones Antique Copper Antique Silver Antique Gold Black Nickel (This coin will only be sold in a set) Other features: Trackable on geocaching.com Custom prefix tracking code (DWXXXX) Custom icon Estimate Shipping Date: Early March, 2007 Please contact me at derek@dwprods.com if you have any questions. Thanks!!!! d Quote
+D24G0N Posted February 7, 2007 Posted February 7, 2007 DUDE!!!!!!!! I think I just peed a little.... Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted February 7, 2007 Author Posted February 7, 2007 How much for shipping? S/H is based on weight and automatically calculated at checkout Quote
+Vegas Gamblers Posted February 7, 2007 Posted February 7, 2007 DUDE!!!!!!!! I think I just peed a little.... Hope your wearing dark pants. Quote
+501_Gang Posted February 7, 2007 Posted February 7, 2007 Not sure why it cost more if you buy one instead of 11 but I reserved 2. $8.50 is a lot already per coin but because I can't spend $93.50 I have to pay $9.00? Hope S&H isn't to high. Quote
+creacher Posted February 7, 2007 Posted February 7, 2007 Very nice design. Cant wait to see the actual coin... Quote
+pirate_matt Posted February 7, 2007 Posted February 7, 2007 these are very nice looking coins and i can't wait to get hold of one! Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted February 19, 2007 Author Posted February 19, 2007 All right... I have received the samples from the mint. They are still not up to par. Due to the holiday, I will be negotiating with the mint on Thursday.... Quite frankly I don't know how many more rounds of changes it will take.... but this is quite frustrating.... Thanks again for everyone's patience and I will keep you updated on any positive changes. d PS happy chinese new year everyone! Quote
+Team Webguy Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 So, what arnt you happy with? Can you post a pic? Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted February 21, 2007 Author Posted February 21, 2007 So, what arnt you happy with? Can you post a pic? the dragon heads are the problem. they (the 2 mints) just can't seem to get the details right.. ugh. ok... it's 1:27am.... must sleep... Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted March 11, 2007 Author Posted March 11, 2007 Hi there, Hope everyrone is doing well today! After a few months of working on the Triple Dragon Geocoins, I can finally say that they should be ready in the very near future. I am still working on the next round of revision but if all things go well, these puppies should be on sale by mid-April!!!! Availbale finishing for Triple Dragon Geocoins: Two-tones Antique Gold Antique Copper Antique Silver Satin Silver (Only available in sold set) Estimated shipping date: Mid-April This is a picture of the work-in-process Triple Dragon Geocoins Please bear in mind that images for these triple dragon geocoins do not represent the final products. I am still working on the next round of revisions to perfect some of the details. However, they will be very close to them so you would have a good idea of what they will look like. Also, these coins will be sandblasted! Pricing 1-5: $8.95 6-10: $8.75 11+: $8.45 set: $45.00 If you have not reserved your Triple Dragon Geocoins, you can do so here. **If you are interested in any antique finsihing, please be sure to specify on the comment field when you reserve the coins.** Reservations for the Mini Seashell Geocoins will start in the next few days as well!!! Stay tune for more information!!! Thank you very much for your patient and support! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at derek@dwprods.com Have a great day! d http://www.dwprods.com Quote
+3BlindEyes Posted March 12, 2007 Posted March 12, 2007 Nice coin design! I just ordered a couple. Quote
+S&G.Davison Posted March 12, 2007 Posted March 12, 2007 Me too - it was the posting of the photos that clinched it. Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted March 23, 2007 Author Posted March 23, 2007 (edited) OK. As of today..... mass production for the triple dragon geocoins have begun!!!! WOOHOO!!!! I should have pictures of the new coins by the end of next week! One revision: The background will not be sandblasted as I hope it would. The coin mint cannot guarantee a smooth finishing. So I have decided not to sandblast the background afterall. Estimate shipping date: April 16 Presales should start in the next couple of weeks. For those who have reserved the triple dragon coins would be able to make purchase before the general public. If you have not made your reservations, you can reserve them here Thanks again for you patience!! Edited March 23, 2007 by Flying Spaghetti Monster Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted March 23, 2007 Author Posted March 23, 2007 So what do you guys think of this icon for the triple dragon geocoins? I know I have had a few months to work on it... but I have been drawing a blank lately.... need an extra pair of eyes.... Quote
+Astartus Posted March 23, 2007 Posted March 23, 2007 Maybe try to make one of the dragons form the "3" with his body? Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted March 24, 2007 Author Posted March 24, 2007 Maybe try to make one of the dragons form the "3" with his body? yeah, but it is diffidult to do as ithe icon is so small Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted April 5, 2007 Author Posted April 5, 2007 FINALLY! The Triple Dragon Geocoins are now in mass productions and they should arrive in a couple of weeks! The estimated shipping date is April 16. Here’s the picture [/url]Buy your Triple Dragon Geocoins today! Thank you very much for your patient and support! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me! Have a great day! And have fun caching! d Quote
+Chooch72 Posted April 13, 2007 Posted April 13, 2007 Derek- Where did you get the dragon in the picture??? I must know, please.... Quote
+AtlantaGal Posted April 13, 2007 Posted April 13, 2007 I guess those pix mean the coins have arrived and shipping will begin, eh? Cool pix Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted April 14, 2007 Author Posted April 14, 2007 Derek- Where did you get the dragon in the picture??? I must know, please.... Heya, Sent you the info on email but to anyone who wants to know, the dragon is from an antique/gift store in Long beach california Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted April 14, 2007 Author Posted April 14, 2007 I guess those pix mean the coins have arrived and shipping will begin, eh? Cool pix Yeap! got them last night and I am having tons of fun matching those little pieces of paper to their respective coins. I should be able to shipp the coins out on Monday! Quote
+tom4props Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 My Triple Dragon Geocoins arrived this afternoon and I am really pleased; they look fantastic! I think the Antique Silver is my personal favorite, in fact I've already activated it. Awesome job Derek! Quote
+fairyhoney Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 I guess those pix mean the coins have arrived and shipping will begin, eh? Cool pix That is a COOL dragon picture!!! Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted April 18, 2007 Author Posted April 18, 2007 I guess those pix mean the coins have arrived and shipping will begin, eh? Cool pix That is a COOL dragon picture!!! Thank you very much!!!! I had fun taking pics of them Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted April 18, 2007 Author Posted April 18, 2007 (edited) My Triple Dragon Geocoins arrived this afternoon and I am really pleased; they look fantastic! I think the Antique Silver is my personal favorite, in fact I've already activated it. Awesome job Derek! heya Tom, Discovered your coin already! As I said, I'm very glad they got to you so fast... I dropped these coins at the post office in the middle of Sunday night... I guess dropping them off at a postal distribution helps the process Whew... I spent 30min at the PO today sending the international packages out.... that was painful.... and I spoke with 2 postal workers about the rate hike and how they would categorize the #000 mailers... and both of them do it differently.... one of them said it would large envelop and the other one said it would be considered a package.... they told me that they would "learn as they go"... which really don't give jme much confirence... well, I guess we'll see.... anyways... all the inital sales packages have gone out!!!!!! YAY! Edited April 18, 2007 by ozymandiasism Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted April 18, 2007 Author Posted April 18, 2007 (edited) oops... was trying to edit the post Edited April 18, 2007 by ozymandiasism Quote
Odyssey Voyager Posted April 23, 2007 Posted April 23, 2007 i'm not sure if anyone touched on this in another thread or not, but, is there a story that goes with the double dragon and the triple dragon geocoins?? mythological or symbolic significance?? just curious, since someone just gave me a triple dragon geocoin as a present, and i wanted to add more information to the coins webpage description. thanks. Quote
+fehrgo Posted April 23, 2007 Posted April 23, 2007 I got my coins today and must say that I am impressed. These are among the nicest coins that I have seen. Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted April 23, 2007 Author Posted April 23, 2007 i'm not sure if anyone touched on this in another thread or not, but, is there a story that goes with the double dragon and the triple dragon geocoins?? mythological or symbolic significance?? just curious, since someone just gave me a triple dragon geocoin as a present, and i wanted to add more information to the coins webpage description. thanks. Well, I have always been a big dragon fan, hence the dragon design. As fas as the asian landscape background on both the double and triple dragon geocoin.... Being born in Hong Kong, I remember seeing a lot of chinese watercolor paintings with those awesome mountains.... and rivers... and temples and hosuees and trees and leaves.... and I wanted to put them on the back of the coin to give the dragon coins a n Asian theme Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted April 23, 2007 Author Posted April 23, 2007 I got my coins today and must say that I am impressed. These are among the nicest coins that I have seen. Thank you very much for your kind words!! Quote
+3BlindEyes Posted April 23, 2007 Posted April 23, 2007 I got my coins today (in Australia) and I'm very impressed with them! Great looking coins The antique copper is great with the design standing out really well. Thanks ozymandiasism! Quote
+niffir Posted April 23, 2007 Posted April 23, 2007 Are there still coins available? My hubby saw these last night and thought they were nice. He might enjoy one for his birthday Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted April 23, 2007 Author Posted April 23, 2007 I got my coins today (in Australia) and I'm very impressed with them! Great looking coins The antique copper is great with the design standing out really well. Thanks ozymandiasism! Thank you very much!!! Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted April 23, 2007 Author Posted April 23, 2007 Are there still coins available? My hubby saw these last night and thought they were nice. He might enjoy one for his birthday Yeap! You can buy them here: http://dwprods.com/Geocoins.htm thx! Quote
+ozymandiasism Posted May 13, 2007 Author Posted May 13, 2007 OK. Just got back from my vacation! can't wait to go back to work on Monday! LOL Thanks for eveyrone who had purchased coins when I was away. They will be shipped out by the end of today. Feel free to order these coins! dwprods Quote
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